With over four years of experience as a Medicine Regulatory Harmonization Specialist at Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), I am passionate about improving access to essential quality, safe, and effective medicines and biologics, and medical devices primarily to the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the East and Horn of Africa for better health outcomes. I have a strong academic background in public health and pharmaceutical sciences, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in pharmaceutical analysis at De Montfort University.As part of my role at IGAD, I have developed and implemented technical harmonized quality standards and guidelines for cross-border health programs, established and managed several communities of practice and technical partnerships with national medicines regulatory authorities and other health institutions or programs, and developed sound technical donor proposals for multi-country projects in the region. I have also mentored and nurtured technical experts in the field of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs. Additionally, I am a quality assessor with World Health Organization (WHO) Prequalification Program, with good experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance systems strengthening and management, dossier review, product information, post-approval changes/variations, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) auditing/inspection for pharmaceutical products. I am a seasoned leader and manager with good interpersonal relations and ability to take up new assignments quickly and adapt to new environments. I have built long-term strategic relationships with donors, health system actors, regulatory authorities, key decision-making stakeholders, and influencers in health. I have a creative and innovative thought process that produces tangible solutions to health challenges encountered in LMICs. I am dedicated, passionate, and deliver results on time and within budget in a value-based organization with a focus on empowerment, teamwork, motivation, and mentorship to others.